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Welcome to the North West Events and Information Newsletter for November 2008
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Sales Training Breakfast Club
Are you finding that more customers are taking longer to decide? Are you concerned about your business survival in the current economic climate? Then we have the solution for you! At the Sales Training Breakfast Club in November, International Sales Expert Andy Preston will be showing local salespeople and business owners the techniques required to win more customers, understand clients better and pick up on buying signals. - If you're finding customers taking longer to decide? Then why not decide to do something about it instead of worrying? Those people that will do well over the next 6-12 months will be attending.......will you? Call 0845 130 6779 now to find out more, or to book your place. You can also see more details here.
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Guest Speaker & Business Networking EventLancashire Tea Date: Thurs 13th November 2008 Paul Needham will talk about how the Lancashire Tea Company started and its growth through effective marketing to take on PG Tips and Tetley, and his rivals in the 'battle of the cosies', Yorkshire Tea. Lancashire Tea, which is a blend of 12 teas from Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda and Sumatra, is now available in every major supermarket chain in the North West, as well as in hotels, delis, cafes, farm shops and tourism outlets. Paul also promises to bring along some tea! This is a joint event with The Chartered Management Institute and Lancashire Business School. Paul Needham was 19 when he entered the tea industry for the first time, working at the Co-op's factory in Crewe. After the tea factory, of which he was operations director, burnt to the ground in 2005, he picked himself up, set up Lancashire Tea in 2006 - and hasn't looked back. This event is organised by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and provides 1 CPD hour. It is free to CIM members and studying members. There is a cost of £25 for other guests. To book online go to the CIM booking form or telephone 01628 427120. Come and see us at Business Northwest Exhibition, Stand 100, Manchester Central (formerly GMex), 19th & 20th November. Tel: 01772 895043
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Manufacturers’ Networking Breakfast in BlackpoolThursday 20th November 2008, The Solaris Centre, Blackpool 7.30am - 10.00am The Manufacturing Advisory Service North West (MAS NW) invites you to a free breakfast networking event to introduce the range of services available to support your manufacturing business. Come along and find out how we can help you to drive up productivity, reduce costs and add more to your bottom line. BERR's Manufacturing Advisory Service in the North West, delivered by The Manufacturing Institute, will show how manufacturers can reduce costs by taking waste out of the operation using some simple lean techniques. A fellow manufacturer will tell their own story, complete with highlights, lowlights and invaluable do's and don'ts! This is a great opportunity to network with like-minded manufacturers and find out how to improve business performance and competitiveness. Who should attend? For more information on this FREE event click on http://tinyurl.com/482ojj. Only open to manufacturing companies in the North West. Coming Soon: North West Manufacturers Breakfast Networking Events
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Free EVENT INVITATION ~ Pennine Lancashire Business Net Internet Marketing - Building a Successful Web BusinessOnline sales are forecast to double to £60 billion in the UK alone by 2011. Make sure you get your share by building a successful web business. This powerful free seminar will give Pennine Lancashire businesses all the tools, techniques and approaches to equip them for a successful online future. Jan Klin, one of the most sought after speakers in internet marketing, will share with delegates some great success stories and powerful success techniques:
This event is ideal for Owner/Managers, Directors and Senior Managers of businesses. It is also relevant to webmasters and marketing managers who influence online marketing strategies. Register Now: Book online at
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How much are inefficient business processes costing your business?The lean methodologies that have revolutionised manufacturing production are increasingly transforming office environments, from banks and manufacturing back offices to hospitals and government departments. Organisations getting 'lean office' right are achieving:
As economic conditions toughen you cannot afford to ignore the scope to use lean to transform your organisation. The Lean Office Masterclass on the 27 November 2008 will demonstrate the huge and largely untapped potential for improvement in your organisation and some of the practical steps you can take to transform your business processes through lean. ***Book before the 7 November 2008 and 3 delegates can attend for the price of 2*** Find out more at www.manufacturinginstitute.co.uk/office. To book please phone Ailsa Small on 0800 458 9585.
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Don't Forget the Merseyside and Lancashire Business Fairs - 11th and 12th NovemberMerseyside Business Fair
Lancashire Business Fair
More information about the events is available at www.businessfairsuk.com. For details of last minute exhibition opportunities please call Liverpool BA on 0151 709 8932 or e-mail info.liverpoolba@btconnect.com. Visiting the events is completely free and there is no need to pre-register.
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Profit in America Convention 08A Special Free One Day Event Where is Greater Richmond? America is a large continent, however most companies find that the time difference and cost benefits of the East Coast is best for them. Couple this with a strategic crossroads for road and rail, plus the mid-point between Boston and Florida and you arrive at Richmond, Virginia, just two hours drive due south of the nation's capital, Washington DC. A NEW PARTNERSHIP FOR HALTON BUSINESSES With The Greater Richmond Partnership Inc Following extensive research and collaboration Halton Chamber of Commerce & Enterprise has identified an excellent opportunity for Halton companies to grow their business with the USA. To launch this new collaboration, Mr Greg Wingfield, President, Greater Richmond Partnership will give a keynote welcome address to launch the day's event. To enable further collaboration you are invited to visit the GRP Hub on Stand S4 at the Convention to explore new opportunities in the USA and discuss your individual company needs in confidence. The GRP team will be available all day to meet with you. Please make an appointment through our booking service for one to one meetings. The GRP service is free and can be tailored to your business needs and requirements. What's on offer
Don't miss out, to book onto this free event today and make the most of new opportunities to start trading with or expand your business with the United States of America. To register for this event or for more information please contact Nicola on 01928 516142 or by e-mail at nicolah@haltonchamber.com.
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ProDev Day – Business: meet capable student – Student: meet cool businessThere's still time for digital businesses to sign up for the Manchester Digital / MMU Business School ProDev Day. This is a unique opportunity to meet some talented and capable students and let them know there are opportunities in Manchester. The businesses and students that came to the last event in February reported a day well worth attending. Free for all students and digital sector businesses. Make sure you sign up for your place now, visit www.manchesterdigital.com/ProDevDay
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Black Panther Emory Douglas & the Art of Revolution
30 Oct 08 - March 09 Emory Douglas, campaigning US artist and first and only Minister of Culture for the Black Panther Party exhibits his work in this UK premiere exhibition at Urbis, telling the story of the Black Panther party through the eyes of his compelling, motivational graphic style which documents civil unrest and rapid change of the late 60s. Previously unseen in the UK, Douglas' work from this period, including posters, cartoons and campaign pamphlets will appear in this provocative new exhibition.
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Networking EventsBelow is a selection of networking events that are taking place in November 2008:
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See you in December.the North West Events and Information Team
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Welcome to our November newsletter. As always we have a mixture of business and social events to share with you. From business breakfasts, networking and seminars, to art exhibitions in the city.
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